13 Bellwether Pl, Hillsdale, NY 12529

"Bellwether on Main" is in the center of Hillsdale's historic hamlet, facing NY 23. It is designed for healthy indoor living and resiliency. It is a duplex, on the right in the photo with a side entrance. New construction (2025); extraordinary comfort. Certified Passive House, built with autoclaved aerated concrete; quiet, pest-free. AAC was developed in Sweden in 1923 and is the standard for high performance buildings in most of the industrialized world. Live oblivious to the outdoor temperature, wind, and noise. Two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a first floor all-purpose room, a first floor full bathroom, and an open concept living area. Fresh filtered air is continuous with energy recovery ventilation (ERV). Triple glazed European tilt-and-turn windows. The kitchen has all new LG appliances including an induction range, convection oven, microwave/speed oven, dishwasher, a large French door refrigerator, and full-sized LG washer with combined heat-pump dryer. Large closets. Front and side porches. Three miles to Catamount Ski Lodge, 14 miles to Butternut Ski. In the center of Hillsdale--walk to the grocery store, general store, coffee shops, restaurants, diner, kitchen and cooking store, book (and cake!) store, wine and liquor store, a brewery, a tavern, and the rail trail. Parking for several cars. Straddles the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley; a short drive to Great Barrington MA and Hudson NY (Amtrak Station). Photos show the owner's furniture; rented unfurnished. Owner/builder lives in the adjoining duplex. Please let me know a little about yourself/yourselves and why this would be a desirable rental for you. No smoking in the house or the property; no candles indoors. A well-trained dog is fine; no cats. Utilities and basic internet included. Lease term negotiable.